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20. I favor extending bar hours until 2:00 a.m., unless all 3 licensed establishments object. Works fine in other places. (For.) 21. I put in my vote for 2:00 close. (For.) 22. I'm expecting that we will see more accidents, fights and DWI violations in our city because of this law. I'm not too excited about that. However, Mounds View has a hard time keeping and attracting sound businesses. If we don't allow these establishments to stay open until 2:00 am, per state law, they may leave for other communities that will. We need to allow the 2:00 am bar closing in Mounds View. (For.) 23. Thank you for this opportunity to respond to the issue of bars staying open until 2 a.m. Unfortunately, my home is in very close proximity to two of the establishments; Jake's and Roberts. At present, the patrons of these establishments will typically disturb my family between 12:30-1:30 a.m. (normally on Friday and Saturday, and occasionally on other nights of the week). H2 borders one side of our home and it faces the H2 County Road 10 intersection. Noise heard from the intersection of H2 and 10 is often disturbing, however it is normally very quick to dissipate. However, along H2 the noise generated by these patrons can be very disturbing because of their proximity and volume level. When patrons head home, many find it necessary to rev their vehicle's motor and accelerate quickly through intersections and streets. Others will have their radios blaring. Several of the larger vehicles, trucks in particular, do not have sufficient mufflers and are overwhelmingly noisy, even more so when the weather is nicer and windows are open. Typically, there are a number of vehicles driven so fast the driver does not realize there is a stop sign at the intersection of H2 and Jackson and blow right through it, or realize it is there is a stop sign and do not care. Some patrons returning home on foot and can be very noisy when walking with others. A later bar closing time would only mean this same activity would be happening later in the morning, as well it may increase the carelessness of the patrons due to more alcohol intake time. I encourage the council to weigh the financial benefits of having these establishments open later (only benefit I can see) against the well being and safety of the community these establishments are in. If a later closing is approved, please increase the law enforcement present early on to deter and witness the results of the decision. (Against.) 24. Thank you for the update. Why not lets put Mounds View on the map, as a city who cares for the safety of all in its borders, and close the liquor sales at TWELVE? All those who need to pickle their brains should certainly be able to do this from 5 to Midnight. Give your emergency personal some more time for unexpected crisis', and less time may be spent on the planned/expected strain on our police officers, and rescue workers who are forced to deal with the aftermath of pitiful drunks. I am a retired police officer, and have always said, "give me a person with a gun, ANY TIME. He/she has rules, and I understand most of them, and I have a chance of survival. The drunk? He/she'll sneak up on you and kill you and your family, with their car, then stand there in a stupor, wondering what they had done. Good luck with your problem. (Against.)